How to build a raised bed

This robust raised bed is ideal for growing a variety of plants, including fruit, veg and mixed perennials.

A stylish raised bed is easy to build and can transform a dull corner of your garden into an attractive feature. Taking just a couple of weekends to complete this project, you'll soon be enjoying the benefits of gardening, without back pain too.

In this project we've used breeze blocks to form a robust, long-lasting structure. However, if you're after something simpler, you could go create your bed from scaffold boards, wooden sleepers or even corrugated metal or plastic.